The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in game 2 of the World Series, tying the series 1-all.

“We came in here knowing it’s going to be a tight series,” Rays outfielder B.J. Upton said.

“Both clubs are a lot alike.”

And both teams struggled to get a huge hit when they needed it most.

“That might be one of our sloppiest games all year,” Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel said. “I’m concerned about us hitting with guys on base, because it looks like at times we might be trying a little too hard. But we can fix that.”

Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday night in Philadelphia with rain in the forecast.